Religion

Ten Commandments Ruling Underscores That Progressives Need School Choice

While most people probably think of school choice as driven by conservatives who want education different from “woke” public schools, progressives need choice, too.

Religion, Education and The State

Religion, Education and The State

Northwest Rankin High School in Flowood, Mississippi is under fire for allegedly forcing its students to attend and listen to Christian lectures during three assemblies held in April alone. Worse yet, students were barred from leaving and teachers blocked the exits to...

The Metaphysical Temper Tantrum of Islamic Terrorism

The Metaphysical Temper Tantrum of Islamic Terrorism

Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y., says it is time for the U.S. to stop being politically correct and focus its search on radical Islamists in Muslim communities. King tells Politico.com that while most Muslims are not terrorists, the international base for terrorism against...

Obama’s Pro-Islamic Rewriting of American History

Obama’s Pro-Islamic Rewriting of American History

Barack Obama said the following at a recent White House dinner: Of all the freedoms we cherish as Americans, of all the rights that we hold sacred, foremost among them is freedom of religion, the right to worship as we choose.  It’s enshrined in the First Amendment of...

Mysticism is Alive in America

Mysticism is Alive in America

According to a 2009 Harris Poll, when Americans are asked to “Please indicate for each one if you believe in it, or not,” the following results were revealing: 82% believe in God 76% believe in miracles 71% believe in survival of the soul after death 75% believe in...

Sharia Law and The “Right” to Violate Rights

Sharia Law and The “Right” to Violate Rights

Kansas Governor Sam Brownback signed a bill aimed at keeping state courts and agencies from using Islamic or other non-U.S. laws when making decisions, his office said on Friday. The bill doesn’t specifically mention Shariah law, which broadly refers to codes...

The Rise of the Religious Left

The Rise of the Religious Left

Such religious Democrats are really the most consistent people on the political landscape today. To be in favor of religion, and in favor of the massive welfare/entitlement state originally brought about by liberal Democrats, they are endeavoring to practice their relig…

Atheism: The Untouchable Subject

Atheism: The Untouchable Subject

There are two types of atheists. The first is psychological, the other philosophical. The psychological atheist is simply angry. The anger might be a reaction to family members who are religious, the policies or actions of various organized religions, or just...

Faith Based Government

Faith Based Government

If you doubt my claim that Obamaism/liberalism are no less a religion than conservatism, then consider the following. CNN.com recently reported: “Obama said that as a person who has been ‘extraordinarily blessed,’ he is willing to give up some of the...

Obama The Religious

Obama The Religious

If either Obama or the religious conservatives get their way, we’re all going to need protection from government itself.

Thank God For…

Dr. Hurd: I was wondering why some people — in fact, many people — thank God (or Dog if you’re dyslexic) for saving them from some calamity (such as a tornado, earthquake, tsunami, hurricane, flood, etc.), but they don’t blame that same God for...

Sharia Law: Coming to An American Law Court Near You?

Sharia Law: Coming to An American Law Court Near You?

Sharia is a complex and comprehensive unity that traditional Muslims believe to be the unalterable law of Allah. To open the door to one aspect of it is only to open the door to the rest — which inevitably will result in the institutionalized subjugation of women and n…

On The Rise of Islamic Rule in Turkey

On The Rise of Islamic Rule in Turkey

Any “interpretation” of Islam that is consistent with the Koran as a revealed, unquestioned authority will end in a reversion to its brute, fundamental meaning: the subordination of women and non-Muslims to dictatorial rule by a clerical elite.

The Meaning of Jihad

The Meaning of Jihad

To counter such mystically motivated fanatics, we who wish to uphold reason, civilization, and individual rights must understand our own case thoroughly and oppose the forces of the dark ages with forthright conviction.

Thank You

Thank You

Most are thankful to God. I am thankful to man — specifically, to those individuals who (over the centuries) have created the countless things I need for survival and enjoyment.

Ashland University Reenters the Dark Ages

Ashland University Reenters the Dark Ages

Yesterday, The Chronicle of Higher Education reported on Dr. John Lewis’ recent travails at Ashland University (subscription required). For those who are unaware, here is a brief recap: After initially denying Lewis tenure this spring because Lewis supports Ayn...

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The Religious Conservatives’ War on Birth Control

Virtue, according to Christianity, consists of sacrificing one’s desires and goals in the name of fulfilling one’s duties to God. Sex, on this premise, is at best a necessary evil–a sinful act, justifiable only by the duty to procreate.

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